Power transmission line unmanned aerial vehicle hanging and unloading self-locking pulley
The self-locking pulley assembly operated by drones enables pulley loading and unloading without climbing the tower, solving the safety risks and applicability issues of traditional pulley structures and improving the safety and efficiency of high-altitude operations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- STATE GRID HENAN ELECTRIC POWER CORP MAINTENANCE CO
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing high-altitude operations on power transmission lines, traditional pulley structures require workers to climb the tower to install them, which poses problems such as high safety risks, inability to move, and poor applicability. Furthermore, double-headed pulleys are prone to bending and breaking, making it difficult to meet the needs of multi-point operations.
A drone-mounted self-locking pulley was designed, including a pulley assembly and a fall-proof self-locking pulley assembly. The drone operates on the ground to achieve precise loading and unloading of pulleys. The self-locking structure prevents heavy objects from falling off. The drone and the transfer rope work together to complete the loading and unloading of pulleys.
It reduces the labor intensity and risks for workers, improves work efficiency, meets safety regulations, eliminates accidents caused by falling heavy objects, and ensures the safety of workers, thus providing dual safety benefits.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of aerial work equipment for power transmission lines, specifically relating to a self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for power transmission lines. Background Technology
[0002] When working at heights, due to location constraints, an efficient transportation system is needed to transport various tools and materials to the work position. Typically, this is done using pulleys. The pulleys and their installation methods are mainly of two types: 1. Single-sided pulley: The operator needs to carry the pulley out of the conductor wire to the work position for installation. This process is physically demanding, and the pulley and the lower insulating rope significantly affect the operator's center of gravity, posing a high safety risk. Dismantling also requires the operator to go out of the conductor wire to remove the pulley and carry it back to the tower. Furthermore, once installed, the traditional single-sided pulley is fixed in place and cannot be moved, making it unsuitable for multi-point operations along the same line; 2. Double-ended pulley: The operator carries the pulley to the tower and then uses an operating lever to attach it to the conductor wire, with a spring for locking. To prevent the conductor and ground wire from coming loose, ground personnel then move the pulley to the work position by dragging the insulating rope. In actual operation, due to the weight of the double-headed pulley and the lower rope, the operating rod may be severely bent or even broken when it is too long. This method is only suitable for transmission lines with a small number of insulator discs. In addition, the opening of the double-headed pulley is small, which can cause obstruction. The hanging operation requires high precision and is difficult. Furthermore, the lower pulley uses a movable connection method and can rotate freely, which makes the lower rope easy to twist. To prevent it from coming loose, the locking tongue uses an L-shaped structure, which can easily snag the conductor and ground wire during operation. Therefore, it is very necessary to provide a transmission line drone-based self-locking pulley for hanging and unloading that optimizes the pulley structure, eliminates the need to climb the tower to complete the pulley hanging and unloading work, adopts a self-locking structure, and eliminates the accident hazard of heavy objects falling off. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a self-locking pulley for unloading power transmission lines by drones, which optimizes the pulley structure, eliminates the need to climb towers to complete pulley loading and unloading operations, adopts a self-locking structure, and prevents heavy objects from falling off.
[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved as follows: a self-locking pulley for unloading power transmission line drones, comprising a pulley assembly and a fall-prevention self-locking pulley assembly. The fall-prevention self-locking pulley assembly is located below the pulley assembly. The pulley assembly is connected to the fall-prevention self-locking pulley assembly via copper rivets with drills. The pulley assembly includes a hook, and a locking tongue is provided inside the hook. The outer end of the locking tongue is rotatably connected to the hook via a rotating shaft. A ratchet locking device is provided inside the locking tongue. A wire is provided inside the hook.
[0005] The hook has a fixed seat on the upper outer side, a spring pin inside the fixed seat, a positioning pin below the spring pin corresponding to the ratchet locking device, and a hanging ring above the spring pin. The hook is made of 40Cr material.
[0006] The anti-fall self-locking trolley assembly includes a left hanging plate and a right hanging plate, which have the same structure and are arranged symmetrically from left to right.
[0007] The left and right hanging plates are connected by a hanging beam. A flat washer nut is provided at one end of the hanging beam. A bolt is provided below the hanging beam. A positioning pin is provided below the bolt. A tension spring is provided below the positioning pin. A locking shaft and locking block are provided below the tension spring. Stainless steel first gears are provided on both the left and right sides of the locking shaft and locking block. A spacer sleeve is provided between the locking shaft and locking block and the first gears.
[0008] A pulley is provided below the locking shaft and locking block. The pulley is connected to the left hanging plate and the right hanging plate through the pulley shaft. Anti-slip teeth are provided on the outside of the pulley shaft. Bearings are provided on both sides of the pulley. A second stainless steel gear is provided on the outside of each bearing. A bearing spacer sleeve is provided on the inside of each bearing.
[0009] The left and right hanging plates are equipped with spring steel rods on the upper left and right sides inside. The spring steel rods are in the shape of a "7". The flat washer nut, the hanging beam, the left hanging plate, and the right hanging plate are all made of LC4 material.
[0010] The tension spring, positioning pin, and bolts are all made of stainless steel.
[0011] The lock shaft and lock block include a lock block and a lock shaft inside the lock block. A pressure plate is provided between the lock block and the lock shaft. Both the lock block and the pressure plate have a raindrop-shaped structure, and a number of teeth are provided on one side of the outer side of the lock block.
[0012] The anti-slip teeth and pulleys are both made of nylon.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention relates to a self-locking pulley for unloading and attaching power transmission lines using a drone. It is suitable for using a drone to attach and attach self-locking pulleys for transmitting insulating ropes on conductors or overhead ground lines. In use, operators on the ground use a drone to precisely attach the pulley assembly, the fall-proof self-locking pulley assembly, and the insulating rope to the desired work position. After the operation is completed, the drone is used to unload the pulley. This invention effectively overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies, optimizes the pulley structure, and allows operators to complete the pulley attachment and attachment work without climbing the tower, relying solely on the cooperation of the drone and the transmission rope. The self-locking structure eliminates the accidental risk of heavy objects falling, greatly reducing the labor intensity of operators, improving work efficiency, reducing operational risks, and ensuring the safety of operators. It not only ensures the personal safety of personnel climbing the tower and meets the safety regulations for high-altitude operations, but also ensures safe power supply and contributes to the company's production. This invention brings significant safety benefits to production and people's lives, possessing both safety and social benefits. The invention has the following advantages: 1. The anti-fall self-locking pulley assembly features gear-driven self-locking, effectively activating the self-lock when a suspended heavy object slides down rapidly, ensuring safe and standardized operation and greatly guaranteeing the safety of workers. 2. By using a drone to lift the wire to the work site, the locking tongue relies on its own weight for self-locking. Furthermore, by using the drone to unload the wire, the lifting ring is raised, releasing the ratchet locking device and opening the hook, facilitating remote-controlled hook retrieval after the work is completed, reducing operational risks and improving efficiency. 3. Relying solely on the ground-based drone and the transfer rope, workers can complete the pulley loading and unloading work without climbing the tower. The self-locking structure eliminates the accidental risk of heavy objects falling. This invention has the advantages of optimized pulley structure, eliminating the need to climb the tower for pulley loading and unloading, employing a self-locking structure, and preventing heavy objects from falling. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of the self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading power transmission lines by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the pulley assembly structure of the self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading power transmission line drones according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the usage state of the pulley assembly of the power transmission line UAV loading and unloading self-locking pulley of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a front view of the self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading power transmission line drones according to the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0018] Figure 5 This is a front view of the self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading power transmission line drones according to the present invention. Figure 3 .
[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the left lifting plate structure of the self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading power transmission line drones according to the present invention.
[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the right hanging plate structure of the self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading power transmission line drones according to the present invention.
[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting beam structure of the self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading power transmission lines by UAVs according to the present invention.
[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the locking shaft and locking block structure of the self-locking trolley for attaching and unloading power transmission lines by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to the present invention.
[0023] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the pulley structure of the self-locking trolley for attaching and unloading power transmission lines by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to the present invention.
[0024] In the diagram: 100, trolley assembly; 101, hook; 102, locking tongue; 103, rotating shaft; 104, ratchet locking device; 105, fixed seat; 106, spring pin; 107, positioning pin rod; 108, hanging ring; 200, copper rivet with drill; 300, anti-fall self-locking trolley assembly; 2, left hanging plate; 3, right hanging plate; 4, hanging beam; 5, flat washer nut; 6, bolt; 7, positioning pin; 8, tension spring; 9, first gear; 10, locking shaft and locking block; 11, spacer sleeve; 12, second gear; 13, pulley; 14, anti-slip tooth; 15, pulley shaft; 16, bearing; 17, bearing spacer sleeve; 400, wire; 500, spring steel rod; 600, pressure plate. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] like Figure 1-10 As shown, the UAV-mounted self-locking trolley for power transmission lines includes a trolley assembly 100 and a fall-prevention self-locking trolley assembly 300. The fall-prevention self-locking trolley assembly 300 is located below the trolley assembly 100. The trolley assembly 100 is connected to the fall-prevention self-locking trolley assembly 300 via copper rivets and drills 200. The trolley assembly 100 includes a hook 101, and a locking tongue 102 is provided inside the hook 101. The outer end of the locking tongue 102 is rotatably connected to the hook 101 via a rotating shaft 103. A ratchet locking device 104 is provided inside the locking tongue 102. A wire 400 is provided inside the hook 101.
[0028] A fixed seat 105 is provided on the upper outer side of the hook 101. A spring pin 106 is provided inside the fixed seat 105. A positioning pin 107 is provided below the spring pin 106 corresponding to the ratchet locking device 104. A hanging ring 108 is provided above the spring pin 106. The hook 101 is made of 40Cr material.
[0029] This invention relates to a self-locking pulley for unloading and attaching power transmission lines using a drone. It is suitable for using a drone to attach and attach self-locking pulleys for transmitting insulating ropes on conductors or overhead ground lines. In use, operators on the ground use a drone to precisely attach the pulley assembly, the fall-prevention self-locking pulley assembly, and the insulating rope to the desired work position. After the operation is completed, the drone is used to unload the pulley. This invention effectively overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies, optimizes the pulley structure, and allows operators to complete pulley attachment and attachment work without climbing the tower, relying solely on the cooperation of the ground-based drone and the transmission rope. The self-locking structure eliminates the risk of heavy objects falling, greatly reducing the labor intensity of operators, improving work efficiency, reducing operational risks, and ensuring operator safety. It not only ensures the personal safety of personnel climbing the tower and meets the safety regulations for working at heights, but also guarantees safe power supply, ensuring the company's production and the people's livelihood. This invention brings significant safety benefits to daily life, offering both safety and social benefits. It has the following advantages: 1. The anti-fall self-locking pulley assembly features gear-driven self-locking, effectively activating when a suspended heavy object slides down rapidly, ensuring safe and standardized operation and greatly guaranteeing the safety of workers. 2. By using a drone to lift the wire to the work site, the locking tongue relies on its own weight for self-locking. Furthermore, when the drone removes the wire, it pulls up the lifting ring, releasing the ratchet locking device and opening the hook, facilitating remote-controlled hook retrieval after the work is completed, reducing operational risks and improving efficiency. 3. Relying solely on the ground-based drone and the transfer rope, workers can complete pulley loading and unloading without climbing the tower. The self-locking structure eliminates the risk of heavy objects falling. This invention offers the advantages of optimized pulley structure, no need to climb the tower for pulley loading and unloading, a self-locking structure, and prevention of heavy object falling.
[0030] Example 2
[0031] like Figure 1-10 As shown, the UAV-mounted self-locking trolley for power transmission lines includes a trolley assembly 100 and a fall-prevention self-locking trolley assembly 300. The fall-prevention self-locking trolley assembly 300 is located below the trolley assembly 100. The trolley assembly 100 is connected to the fall-prevention self-locking trolley assembly 300 via copper rivets and drills 200. The trolley assembly 100 includes a hook 101, and a locking tongue 102 is provided inside the hook 101. The outer end of the locking tongue 102 is rotatably connected to the hook 101 via a rotating shaft 103. A ratchet locking device 104 is provided inside the locking tongue 102. A wire 400 is provided inside the hook 101.
[0032] For better results, the anti-fall self-locking trolley assembly 300 includes a left hanging plate 2 and a right hanging plate 3, which have the same structure and are arranged symmetrically from left to right.
[0033] The left hanging plate 2 and the right hanging plate 3 are connected above by a hanging beam 4. A flat washer nut 5 is provided at one end of the hanging beam 4. A bolt 6 is provided below the hanging beam 4. A positioning pin 7 is provided below the bolt 6. A tension spring 8 is provided below the positioning pin 7. A locking shaft and locking block 10 are provided below the tension spring 8. A stainless steel first gear 9 is provided on both the left and right sides of the locking shaft and locking block 10. A spacer sleeve 11 is provided between the locking shaft and locking block 10 and the first gear 9.
[0034] A pulley 13 is provided below the locking shaft and locking block 10. The pulley 13 is connected to the left hanging plate 2 and the right hanging plate 3 through the pulley shaft 15. The pulley shaft 15 is provided with anti-slip teeth 14 on the outside. Bearings 16 are provided on both sides of the pulley 13. A second gear 12 made of stainless steel is provided on the outside of the bearings 16. A bearing spacer sleeve 17 is provided on the inside of the bearings 16.
[0035] The left and right hanging plates 2 and 3 are equipped with spring steel rods 500 on the upper left and right sides. The spring steel rods 500 have a "7" shaped structure. The flat washer nut 5, the hanging beam 4, the left hanging plate 2 and the right hanging plate 3 are all made of LC4 material.
[0036] The tension spring 8, positioning pin 7, and bolt 6 are all made of stainless steel.
[0037] The lock shaft and lock block 10 include a lock block and a lock shaft inside the lock block. A pressure plate 600 is provided between the lock block and the lock shaft. Both the lock block and the pressure plate 600 have a raindrop-shaped structure, and a number of teeth are provided on one side of the outer side of the lock block.
[0038] Both the anti-slip teeth 14 and the pulley 13 are made of nylon.
[0039] In this embodiment, the trolley cable hanging operation steps are as follows: 1. Use a drone to lift the hanging ring and raise the trolley assembly to a suitable height. At this time, the spring pin is in the closed state, and the locking tongue is in the open state under the action of gravity; 2. Adjust the direction of the drone and move the drone horizontally until the wire is hooked into the opening area of the trolley assembly; 3. Operate the drone to lower it. The opposing force generated between the weight of the trolley assembly and the wire causes the locking tongue to rotate through the rotating shaft and finally reach the closed state. At this time, the spring pin is in the extended state under the action of the spring force. With the help of the ratchet locking device, it locks the locking tongue. The cable hanging operation of the trolley assembly is completed through the above steps.
[0040] Steps for retrieving the pulley: 1. Use the drone to lift the hanging ring, pull the spring pin out to the closed state, and the locking tongue will rotate through the rotating shaft under the reaction force of the wire, thus opening the lock; 2. Use the drone to lift the pulley assembly to a safe area above the wire, adjust the drone's direction, and move the drone horizontally to move the pulley assembly away from the wire; 3. Use the drone to descend and return the pulley assembly to the ground. The above steps complete the entire process of hanging the pulley assembly and retrieving the pulley.
[0041] This invention relates to a self-locking pulley for unloading and attaching power transmission lines using a drone. It is suitable for using a drone to attach and attach self-locking pulleys for transmitting insulating ropes on conductors or overhead ground lines. In use, operators on the ground use a drone to precisely attach the pulley assembly, the fall-prevention self-locking pulley assembly, and the insulating rope to the desired work position. After the operation is completed, the drone is used to unload the pulley. This invention effectively overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies, optimizes the pulley structure, and allows operators to complete pulley attachment and attachment work without climbing the tower, relying solely on the cooperation of the ground-based drone and the transmission rope. The self-locking structure eliminates the risk of heavy objects falling, greatly reducing the labor intensity of operators, improving work efficiency, reducing operational risks, and ensuring operator safety. It not only ensures the personal safety of personnel climbing the tower and meets the safety regulations for working at heights, but also guarantees safe power supply, ensuring the company's production and the people's livelihood. This invention brings significant safety benefits to daily life, offering both safety and social benefits. It has the following advantages: 1. The anti-fall self-locking pulley assembly features gear-driven self-locking, effectively activating when a suspended heavy object slides down rapidly, ensuring safe and standardized operation and greatly guaranteeing the safety of workers. 2. By using a drone to lift the wire to the work site, the locking tongue relies on its own weight for self-locking. Furthermore, when the drone removes the wire, it pulls up the lifting ring, releasing the ratchet locking device and opening the hook, facilitating remote-controlled hook retrieval after the work is completed, reducing operational risks and improving efficiency. 3. Relying solely on the ground-based drone and the transfer rope, workers can complete pulley loading and unloading without climbing the tower. The self-locking structure eliminates the risk of heavy objects falling. This invention offers the advantages of optimized pulley structure, no need to climb the tower for pulley loading and unloading, a self-locking structure, and prevention of heavy object falling.
Claims
1. A self-locking pulley for unloading power transmission line drones, comprising a pulley assembly and a fall-prevention self-locking pulley assembly, characterized in that: Below the aforementioned trolley assembly is an anti-fall self-locking trolley assembly. The trolley assembly is connected to the anti-fall self-locking trolley assembly via copper rivets with drills. The trolley assembly includes a hook, and a locking tongue is provided inside the hook. The outer end of the locking tongue is rotatably connected to the hook via a rotating shaft. A ratchet locking device is provided inside the upper part of the locking tongue. A wire is provided inside the hook. The anti-fall self-locking trolley assembly includes a left hanging plate and a right hanging plate, which have the same structure and are arranged symmetrically from left to right. The left and right hanging plates are connected by a hanging beam. A flat washer nut is provided at one end of the hanging beam. A bolt is provided below the hanging beam. A positioning pin is provided below the bolt. A tension spring is provided below the positioning pin. A locking shaft and a locking block are provided below the tension spring. Stainless steel first gears are provided on both the left and right sides of the locking shaft and locking block. A spacer sleeve is provided between the locking shaft and locking block and the first gear. A pulley is provided below the locking shaft and locking block. The pulley is connected to the left hanging plate and the right hanging plate through the pulley shaft. Anti-slip teeth are provided on the outside of the pulley shaft. Bearings are provided on both sides of the pulley. A second stainless steel gear is provided on the outside of each bearing. A bearing spacer sleeve is provided on the inside of each bearing.
2. The self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading UAVs for power transmission lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed seat is provided on the upper outer side of the hook, and a spring pin is provided inside the fixed seat. A positioning pin is provided below the spring pin corresponding to the ratchet locking device. A hanging ring is provided above the spring pin. The hook is made of 40Cr material.
3. The self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading UAVs on power transmission lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right hanging plates are equipped with spring steel rods on the upper left and right sides inside. The spring steel rods are "7" shaped. The flat washer nut, hanging beam, left hanging plate and right hanging plate are all made of LC4 material.
4. The self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading UAVs on power transmission lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The tension spring, positioning pin, and bolts are all made of stainless steel.
5. The self-locking pulley for unloading and attaching power transmission line drones as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lock shaft and lock block include a lock block and a lock shaft inside the lock block. A pressure plate is provided between the lock block and the lock shaft. Both the lock block and the pressure plate have a raindrop-shaped structure, and a number of teeth are provided on one side of the outer side of the lock block.
6. The self-locking pulley for attaching and unloading UAVs on power transmission lines as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-slip teeth and pulleys are both made of nylon.
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